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GJ03 OEV

2003 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,845 mi
Last recorded117,845 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 OEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 117,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 117,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 112,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear inner sidelamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 107,336 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 107,335 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 102,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 96,340 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 96,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,371 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,584 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 85,583 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

windscreen wipers split

Pass 13 May 2013 80,076 miles

Offside rear sidelamp outer bulb not working.

Fail 13 May 2013 80,076 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear sidelamp outer bulb not working.

Pass 1 May 2012 74,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,006 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 61,406 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2010 61,406 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,722 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 54,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,689 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,670 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 30,670 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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GJ03 OEV is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ03 OEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ03 OEV is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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